Support Worker - Female Driver

Priory Group; Habergham Eaves; On-site; GBP 15,153 - 22,041; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Contributory pension scheme

Flexible benefits including gym access

Healthcare plan (Simply Health)

Development opportunities

IPD sponsorship

Job summary

Priory Hillside, part of Priory Group, is hiring a Support Worker to join our residential service near Burnley. The role requires a female driver with at least 3 years of UK driving experience, working full time (42 hours) at Hillside.

We support three residents aged 17+ with autism or learning disabilities, with additional mental health needs. You will work in a rural setting to promote wellbeing and recovery.

Qualifications

• UK driving licence held for a minimum of 3 years.
• Experience in a similar healthcare setting.
• Good communication skills to support residents.

Responsibilities

• Support residents with daily living tasks and personal care.
• Update care plans and daily notes for accuracy.
• Maintain professional relationships with residents, families and staff.
• Provide guidance to less experienced team members.

Skills

Driving Licence (UK)

Care environment experience

Communication skills

Job description

Support Worker – Female Driver

Application Deadline: 31 August 2026

Department: Healthcare Assistants and Support Workers

Employment Type: Permanent - Full Time

Location: Hillside

Compensation: £13.75 / hour

Description

Hillside

£13.75 per hour

Full Time – 42 Hours

Hillside has an opportunity for a Support Worker to join our team. Due to the needs of our residents, we can only consider female applicants for this role.

Priory Hillside is a residential service, located just outside of Burnley. We provide support to three individuals, aged 17 years and above, who are on the autistic spectrum or who have a learning disability. We also cater for those who may have a mental health diagnosis, including a personality disorder.

Set within a beautiful rural setting, in the South Pennines area, we aim to help residents create and achieve goals, in order to lead a fulfilled and enriched life.

What you'll be doing

You will be part of a compassionate team who are committed to our residents wellbeing. We take a personalised approach, using proven therapies to help people move forward with confidence and build a healthier, more fulfilling future. You will play a key part in their recovery, assisting qualified staff with the assessment and implementation of individual patient care plans, undertaking routine tasks and activities as directed or delegated to facilitate wellbeing, dignity and treatment of residents.

• You will ensure our residents have any personal needs or requirements met; including any personal care, participation in activities or support with daily living tasks.
• You’ll complete daily admin including updating person-centred support and care plans, updating charts and completing accurate daily notes.
• Maintain professional relationships whilst developing a good rapport with the people who use our service, their family, colleagues, visitors and other stakeholders.
• Provide advice and guidance to less experienced staff undertaking similar duties.

You can find additional information in the attached job description.

What you'll bring to the role

Our work is rewarding but can be challenging, so resilience is key. No two days are the same! Your natural empathy will help you support others through both the highs and lows.

• You will need to have had a UK driving licence for a minimum of 3 years in order to take our residents out and about.
• Experience within a similar environment.
• Good communication skills in order to be able to support our resident.

What we will give you in return

We want you to succeed at Priory and thrive in your role. You will be well supported with regular career conversations. We also offer full training and numerous pathways into leadership and qualified clinical positions to help you shape your career with us.

• Contributory pension scheme
• Flexible benefits including reduced rates and access to new schemes including gym membership, IT technology (laptops / tablets / smartphones) and Healthcare Cash Plan (Simply Health Scheme)
• Access to development opportunities
• Sponsorship of professional qualifications through our Individual Professional Development (IPD) panel
• Leadership & management development
• Long service award
• Refer a friend bonuses
• Relocation support (including payment for accommodation or moving costs) up to £3000 (Terms apply)

Shortlisting may begin upon receipt of applications, and the Recruiting Manager may close the vacancy early if enough suitable candidates are identified.